Payroll Specialist

Addison Group; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Addison Group is seeking a Payroll Specialist in Arlington, VA, to support payroll operations for 300+ employees in a fast-paced environment. This contract role (3 months) handles full-cycle payroll, year-end processing, and inquiries, with independent work and collaboration with accounting.

The ideal candidate will manage multi-state payroll via Paycom, bring strong reconciliation skills, and adapt to evolving requirements while ensuring accuracy and timely reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience performing bank reconciliations and benefit reconciliations.
• Knowledge of union payroll rules and compliance requirements.
• Ability to scrub and audit payroll reports for accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Process full-cycle payroll for a multi-state employee population in Paycom.
• Support payroll operations for ~300+ employees in the DMV.
• Review, audit, and scrub payroll-related reports for accuracy.
• Handle bank and account reconciliations.
• Generate and distribute payroll reports as needed.
• Serve as point of contact for employee payroll inquiries.
• Collaborate with accounting and operations on payroll tasks.
• Provide year-end payroll support including W-2 preparation and reporting.
• Assist with accounts payable tasks when needed.

Skills

Bank reconciliations

Union payroll

Benefit account reconciliations

Tools

Paylocity

Paycom

Job description

Title: Payroll Specialist

Location: Arlington, VA

Employment Type: Contract - 3 Months

Compensation: $33.00 - $37.00 / Per Hour

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

About the Opportunity

An organization is seeking a Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations for approximately 300+ employees here in the DMV This is a contract opportunity ideal for a payroll professional who can work independently, communicate effectively with employees, and manage full-cycle payroll processing in a fast-paced environment.

I. Key Responsibilities

• Process full-cycle payroll for a multi-state employee population in Paycom
• Support payroll operations for approximately 300+ employees
• Review, audit, and scrub payroll-related reports for accuracy
• Handle bank and account reconciliations
• Generate and distribute payroll reports as needed
• Serve as a point of contact for employee payroll inquiries
• Collaborate with accounting and operations teams on payroll-related tasks
• Provide support for year-end payroll activities, including W-2 preparation and reporting
• Assist with additional accounting functions, such as accounts payable support, when needed

II. Required Qualifications

• Bank reconciliations experience
• Benefit account reconciliations
• Union Payroll experience and understanding of their laws and requirements

III. Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with payroll platforms such Paylocity
• Familiarity with reporting and payroll data analysis

Why choose Addison Finance & Accounting?

• Benefits & Bonuses: You are eligible for medical, dental, vision insurance benefits, 401K, and monetary bonuses
• Permanent Employment: Many of Addison’s Finance & Accounting job openings lead to potential permanent employment
• Connections: You connect directly with hiring managers from renowned organizations
• Options: You are presented multiple employment options near your home
• Professional Development: You are provided hiring process advice, resume revision, and employment term negotiation

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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